Philadelphia weather takes a turn for the damp as The National Weather Service in Philadelphia forecasts showers and potential thunderstorms for the city. The city will see mostly cloudy skies today, with a 30% chance of showers after 2 pm and a high near 75 degrees, the east wind is expected to breeze at around 10 mph with occasional gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance for precipitation creeps higher tonight, hitting a 50% likelihood of showers and thunderstorms, primarily after midnight. Temperatures will dip to a low around 62, while the northeast wind continues at roughly 10 mph.
Heading into Wednesday, residents should brace for more rain, with a 70% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms, according to NWS Philadelphia. Conditions are expected to be cloudy, with a high near 71 and a northeast wind around the same 10 mph mark. Rainfall could reach between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, but higher amounts are possible in storms. The likelihood of showers continues into Wednesday night, particularly before 2 am, with a 60% chance of precipitation and less than a tenth of an inch of new rainfall possible.
By Thursday, the chance of showers drops to 30% and skies begin to clear, revealing partly sunny weather with a high around 80 degrees. North winds will be gentle, around 5 mph, and new precipitation, if any, will be minimal. The evening promises mostly clear skies and a repeat low around 63 degrees, setting the stage for a sunny Friday, with temperatures climbing to about 85 degrees.
The weekend forecast from NWS Philadelphia calls for mostly sunny days, highs in the mid-70s, and lows in the upper 50s, painting a serene picture after the week's earlier tumult. To cap it off, Monday promises more sunshine and a high nearing 79.
